Hawk Happenings
Preston Hollow Mulchachos
Hawk Happenings, May 6, 2026
Lettuce show you how our ag elective has a good thyme harvesting arugula and spreading mulch thanks to a generous donation from the student-run @prestonhollowmulchachos
Form I Field Study
Hawk Happenings, May 1, 2026
Form I visited the John Bunker Sands Wetland Center and got the full experience with a rainy day on the wetlands. They got to see how these ecosystems work in real time, while learning about water conservation, ecology, and local wildlife.
Congratulations!
Hawk Happenings, April 27, 2026
Huge congratulations to Cistercian Team 1 for being named a Semifinalist in the Wharton Global High School Investment Competition, placing them among the top teams out of more than 2,300 worldwide.
Announcing next year’s Form Master
Hawk Happenings, April 26, 2026
A highlight of spring is always the announcement of the Form Master for the incoming Form I class. We are pleased to announce that Fr. Augustine Hoelke will serve as Form Master to the Class of 2034, the incoming Form I.
Colleges on Campus
Hawk Happenings, April 24, 2026
37 colleges and universities joined us on campus, giving our Upper School students the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from across the country.
Alumni in Hungary
Hawk Happenings, April 20, 2026
CPS graduates, now studying in Rome, made a stop in Hungary to explore their Cistercian heritage. Hayden, Nam, and Max (CPS Class of ’24) met up with Fr. John Bayer in Budapest. Max even brought his Cistercian hat.
Confirmation
Hawk Happenings, April 18, 2026
Fr. Abbot Peter administered the Sacrament of Confirmation to 39 Cistercian boys in the Abbey Church.
Spring Sports
Hawk Happenings, April 16, 2026
From the diamond to the fairway, the courts to the track, Spring has been a busy season for Cistercian Athletics. Go Hawks!
Service Project
Hawk Happenings, April 14, 2026
Form IV students helped beautify the Cross Country trail as part of their Confirmation service project. With rakes and fresh mulch, they cared for the wooded path many of our boys run throughout the year, surrounded by bluebonnets and trees along the Trinity.
Suit up!
Hawk Happenings, April 11, 2026
Upper School students in Fr. Raphael’s Agriculture Elective recently donned their bee suits to inspect one of our campus hives. They found a healthy amount of honey and brood and even spotted the queen.
Best of all, no stings.